I've been gallivanting around the countryside flirting with mid-century modern design and architecture and sadly neglecting core business which is the Sow's Ear and renovating this old Queenslander. Ha! Talk about sidetracked!
I guess after four years or so we can afford to slow down and take our time with this interwar Queenslander house. It is far from finished and we still have quite a few projects that we need to tackle...but all in good time. Jason's lost his mojo somewhat too...which is not a good thing when he's chief renovator...
Anyway, there seems to be quite a few other bloggers who are well and truly in the midst or about to embark on a major renovation.
Here is a list of the links, if you want to get a fix of Queenslander house renovations via blog reading:
Crazy House Capers
West End Cottage
Bungalow Bliss
The Old Post Office
Life in our blue house
Sunshine and Paint Pots
Family H.O.M.E
Heart Hanworth House
Restoring the Old Girl
Old Pearly Jenkins
Hill Manor is a new to me blog about a young man renovating his 100 year old house in Toowong. He's got a big job ahead of him.
Some of these blogs have been on the scene for quite some time while others are new to me. They're all different and I think such diversity is always good when one is contemplating the task of renovating their Queenslander house.
If I have missed someone off the list, please let me know in the comments so that I can add them.
Also, for those who are keen DIY'ers there is a great book called The Building of the Queensland House: A carpenter's handbook and owner's manual by A L Jenner which was first published last year. It is a book full of advice, diagrams and has lots of details about the restoration of a Red Hill Queenslander - written by a local Brisbane carpenter who has years of experience restoring these magnificent homes.
I think the book is independently published and is available at Black Cat Books in Paddington and the Woolloongabba Antiques Centre.
I have yet to get my hands on the book but am keen to give it to Jason. The man needs his DIY mojo back!
I guess after four years or so we can afford to slow down and take our time with this interwar Queenslander house. It is far from finished and we still have quite a few projects that we need to tackle...but all in good time. Jason's lost his mojo somewhat too...which is not a good thing when he's chief renovator...
Anyway, there seems to be quite a few other bloggers who are well and truly in the midst or about to embark on a major renovation.
Here is a list of the links, if you want to get a fix of Queenslander house renovations via blog reading:
Crazy House Capers
West End Cottage
Bungalow Bliss
The Old Post Office
Life in our blue house
Sunshine and Paint Pots
Family H.O.M.E
Heart Hanworth House
Restoring the Old Girl
Old Pearly Jenkins
Hill Manor is a new to me blog about a young man renovating his 100 year old house in Toowong. He's got a big job ahead of him.
Some of these blogs have been on the scene for quite some time while others are new to me. They're all different and I think such diversity is always good when one is contemplating the task of renovating their Queenslander house.
If I have missed someone off the list, please let me know in the comments so that I can add them.
Also, for those who are keen DIY'ers there is a great book called The Building of the Queensland House: A carpenter's handbook and owner's manual by A L Jenner which was first published last year. It is a book full of advice, diagrams and has lots of details about the restoration of a Red Hill Queenslander - written by a local Brisbane carpenter who has years of experience restoring these magnificent homes.
I think the book is independently published and is available at Black Cat Books in Paddington and the Woolloongabba Antiques Centre.
I have yet to get my hands on the book but am keen to give it to Jason. The man needs his DIY mojo back!
Concider your gallivanting a public service- we REALLY enjoyed it!!! That looks like a great book, I hope Jason gets his mojo back:-) After all you've done with your house I won't blame him for losing it, though. Hang in there, he'll be back:-) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Tove. Gallivanting mid-century style is what I do best! Yes, we have our fingers crossed that Jason's mojo returns.
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Thanks for sharing these blogs - I'm familiar with some of them but not all. It's fascinating watching the loving restorations of beautiful Queenslanders. The book also looks like an interesting read, I'll put it on my Christmas list.
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Yes, some great blogs out there. It seems to be a growing community. xx
DeleteWe're a bit like Jason now and have well worn mojos now.
ReplyDeleteOnce the high school fees start there's no looking back!
Now if I could just redo the floors..
I bet you do have well-worn mojos...And highschool fees are our future for the next decade or so! Yikes. xx
DeleteThank you for the shout out and thanks for another list of Queenslander blogs. I look forward to checking out a couple of new ones. The book looks great too. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your renovation rest!
ReplyDeleteNo worries. Loving your updates about your home. xx
Deleteyay! I love these links, it's 2am and I was just going to bed, now I'll be looking at these blogs!!! They are so great, reminds me of my own journey with our Queenslander xo
ReplyDeleteWhat have I done? I hope you haven't lost any sleep. Yes, always love it when you post about your home. xx
DeleteThanks for the shout out as well. It's great to read these blogs from a number of perspectives - seeing houses preserved, learning from others experiences, not to mention keeping your sanity when you realize you aren't the only person embarking on a project what can seem quite illogical at times (putting it mildly)! PS. If Jason has lost his mojo tell him watch out for the fembots ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Col
Ha!! Yes, every blog is completely different - and you're right, it is sanity saving when you know there are others going through the same sort of issues. xx
DeleteHey Brismod - thanks for the mention again. It's great to see some new ones out there. And for anyone reading who is about to embark on a reno of their own you really should consider blogging about it. Not only is it lots of fun, but it's a great way to journal the experience. You may even get some good idea, tips/advice - the blogging community are very generous. xx
ReplyDeleteOh not a problem Caroline. I've enjoyed your updates and I'm looking forward to when you move in. And blogging about it is a fabulous way to keep track of what was achieved. xx
DeleteThanks for the plug Brismod, mortified to see us starting off the list though (aren't they finished yet?) Found and lost "Sunshine and Paint Pots" some months ago, thanks for the updated list. A new power tool is what Jason needs, something perfect for that job you want done ASAP....
ReplyDeleteI'm so slack at updating Old Pearly Jenkins that I've only just discovered that it was mentioned in the post..... nine months ago!!!!! .
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the mention. We're on the 'tail end' of the major renovation but we're still working every moment we can on smaller projects. My husband lost his mojo a few houses back. He hasn't enjoyed this latest reno one bit. I've lost count at the amount of times I've heard him muttering 'this sucks' under his breath. I've had to promise him that I won't look at moving for at least the next five years..... t